In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
In pastures blue and green
I'll follow you and you'll follow me
My fabrics mystery
I'll wave your loyalty in the freezing
Breeze so desperately
And another one comes down
And another one comes down
And another one comes down
I think I see my life
He bows all slyly and gentle-like
He's never had the right
I've never lived without
His sad and jealous eyes
And another one comes down
And another one comes down
And another one comes down
They'd say
Let your love grow tall
Let your love grow tall
Tall as the grass in the meadow?
Or the dunes on the shore?
Like the buildings in the city?
And your children on the floor?
Like the darkness in the forest?
Like my frightened worried eyes?
Or the roots in the soil?
Are skies telling lies?
But it's the thought that counts
Quiet minds don't know their worth
They know what to do
So I'll pray for them and I'll pray for you
Till my face turns blue
And another one comes down
And another one comes down
And another one comes down
They'd say
Let your love grow tall
Let your love grow tall
Tall as the grass in the meadow?
Or the dunes on the shore?
Like the buildings in the city?
And your children on the floor?
Like the darkness in the forest?
Like my frightened worried eyes?
Or the roots in the soil?
Are skies telling lies?
I'll follow you and you'll follow me
My fabrics mystery
I'll wave your loyalty in the freezing
Breeze so desperately
And another one comes down
And another one comes down
And another one comes down
I think I see my life
He bows all slyly and gentle-like
He's never had the right
I've never lived without
His sad and jealous eyes
And another one comes down
And another one comes down
And another one comes down
They'd say
Let your love grow tall
Let your love grow tall
Tall as the grass in the meadow?
Or the dunes on the shore?
Like the buildings in the city?
And your children on the floor?
Like the darkness in the forest?
Like my frightened worried eyes?
Or the roots in the soil?
Are skies telling lies?
But it's the thought that counts
Quiet minds don't know their worth
They know what to do
So I'll pray for them and I'll pray for you
Till my face turns blue
And another one comes down
And another one comes down
And another one comes down
They'd say
Let your love grow tall
Let your love grow tall
Tall as the grass in the meadow?
Or the dunes on the shore?
Like the buildings in the city?
And your children on the floor?
Like the darkness in the forest?
Like my frightened worried eyes?
Or the roots in the soil?
Are skies telling lies?
Lyrics submitted by lulzmaster, edited by maoflro
Let Your Love Grow Tall Lyrics as written by Michael Angelakos
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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